If you’re looking for the best things to do in Abu Dhabi this week then look no further. We’ve hand-picked just a few of our favourites, but don’t forget to check our Events Diary for a full listing of all of the best family events in Abu Dhabi throughout the rest of the year.
It's Spring Break!
Hooray for the holidays! The kids are off school, the weather is perfect, and there is so much happening across Abu Dhabi over the Spring break. Check our Top Family Events for all of the best events taking place across the Capital, from the much-anticipated Mother of the Nation Festival to fun family baking at Abu Dhabi Mall. If you’re looking for holiday camps, we’ve also rounded up the best kids camps to keep the little ones entertained. Head to camps directory here.
Mother of the Nation Festival
The Mother of the Nation Festival returns to Abu Dhabi this week from March 22 until March 31. With a special edition of the festival commemorating the “Year of Zayed”, this year is bigger and better than ever before and is definitely a MUST-DO over the school holidays. Find out everything you need to know about the festival here
Abu Dhabi Festival
Held under the patronage of E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 (ADF18) hosts more than 100 events, 26 productions, one co-production, and 16 commissions, all across 30 venues. AND we’re giving away tickets to select performances, including The Sarod Master and Don Quixote Compania Nacional de Danza. Find out how to enter here.
Spring Break Baking at Abu Dhabi Mall
Abu Dhabi Mall are inviting families to celebrate Spring break this year with a range of fun baking sessions, all hosted by celebrity Chefs from around the world. Starting from March 23 until April 3, and with multiple sessions per day, this is a great way to keep the kids entertained this school holiday.
Save the date!
Here are three fantastic family events that NEED to be in your diaries:
- Springtime Festival, March 30-31, Yas Marina: Once upon a Springtime, there was a fanciful celebration at Yas Marina, where families came from far and wide to journey through a magical world!
- Abu Dhabi Pet Festival, April 13, Du Arena: This free, annual must- attend community event presents an entertaining and educational day for all, from the pet loving public to exhibitors, specialists and the people of Abu Dhabi.
- Paw Patrol, April 13-14, Du Forum: Over four showings, in the morning and afternoon of each day, kids and parents, from ages three and up, can join the Paw Patrol as they embark on a mission to rescue the Mayor and help her to finish the race.
